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Russia: Authorities Burn Books in Act Reminiscent of Totalitarian Regimes of the Past
Reports that Russian authorities in the Komi region have burned over 50 books and pulled over 400 more off college library bookshelves are a deeply disturbing sign of Russia’s… More
three arches : böbrach
Sophie Seita is the recipient of a 2015 PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant for her translation of poetry by German poet Uljana Wolf. More
The Wrong Side of History
Mike Dawson examines how we talk about gun control and how phrases like being on “the wrong side of history” are missing the point. More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., January 14
Egypt arrests Facebook page administrators, Azerbaijani activist detained, India captures two in RTI activist's murder. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., January 13
China arrests prominent woman rights lawyer, Samar Badawi released from detention, Gaza journalist tortured in Hamas jail. More
Just As I As
if the other actors believe you’re the king… so I sang / alas, alas for you as “Him,” again, again at the strain of my range. / the King… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., January 12
Egyptian journalist's detention renewed, Iranian poet released on bail, Palestinians arrest journalist for false reporting. More
Iran: Another Poet’s Arrest Signals Creation of Repressive Blueprint for Free Expression
The arrest of poet Hila Sedighi in Tehran this week marks an acceleration in Iran’s crackdown on provocative cultural figures as the country prepares for elections next month. More
The Legend of John Crow
Matthew Mendoza was awarded First Place in Drama in the 2015 Prison Writing Contest. More
Joint Statement: PEN Joins Call Asking World Leaders to Support Strong Encryption
Today PEN American Center joined 195 experts, companies, and organizations in more than 35 countries in asking world leaders to support strong encryption and to reject any law, policy,… More
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